The Captain's Wallflower

Captain Worthington is injured in the battle of Trafalgar. Blinded by shrapnel, his life goes from being at the forefront of society to being almost cast off. He finds himself sitting with the wallflowers at a ball - something he doesn't take too kindly to. Miss Amelia Basingstoke has no dowry and enough dreadful relations to ensure that even on her third season, she is unmarried and a confirmed wallflower. Her only friend is a large boisterous dog of dubious character.

A Bachelor Establishment

High adventure and dark mystery combine in a sparkling historical romance, by Jodi Taylor writing as Isabella Barclay from The Chronicles of St. Mary's. Bascombe, widowed and tied to an impoverished estate, has learned to ask little of life. With no hope of leaving, the years have passed her by. Lord Ryde, exiled abroad after a scandal, has returned to strip his estate and make a new start in America.

Elephant Moon

As the Second World War rages, the Japanese Imperial Army enters Burma, and the British rulers prepare to flee. But the human legacy of the British Empire will be left behind in the shape of 62 Anglo-Burmese children, born to local women after affairs with foreign men. Half castes, they are not acknowledged by either side, and they are to be abandoned with no one to protect them.

The Proposal

Award-winning and New York Times best-selling author Mary Balogh delights fans with historical romantic tales that touch the heart. After her husband dies in a freak accident, Lady Gwendoline Muir never dreams she'll love again. So when soldier-turned-nobleman Lord Hugo Trentham stirs feelings in her that have lain dormant for years, she can't help but imagine his strong embrace. Hugo finds himself drawn to Gwen, but he's never courted a woman before. Can he muster the right words to make Gwen open her heart and love once more?

A Tapping at My Door

From the best-selling author of Cry Baby, the beginning of a brilliant and gripping police procedural series set in Liverpool, perfect for fans of Peter James and Mark Billingham. A woman at home in Liverpool is disturbed by a persistent tapping at her back door. She's disturbed to discover the culprit is a raven and tries to shoo it away. Which is when the killer strikes. DS Nathan Cody, still bearing the scars of an undercover mission that went horrifyingly wrong, is put on the case.

Fire From Heaven: A Novel of Alexander the Great

Alexander's beauty, strength and defiance were apparent from birth, but his boyhood honed those gifts into the makings of a king. His mother, Olympias, and his father, King Philip of Macedon, fought each other for their son's loyalty, teaching Alexander politics and vengeance from the cradle. His love for the youth Hephaistion taught him trust, while Aristotle's tutoring provoked his mind and Homer's Iliad fuelled his aspirations.

Paul D says:"Historical fiction of great quality"

Publisher's Summary

On the eve of World War II, two people are brought together by fate and discover an unexpected passion.

Will drifts into Whitney, Georgia, one lazy afternoon in the summer of 1941, dragging his lonely past behind him. All he asks is for a chance to love. Then he sees Elly's classified ad for a husband, and when he steps across Elly's cluttered yard, Will knows he has come home at last.

I heard the original recording, from cassette - not only is this an incredible story from one of the masters of romance, but Kate Forbes' narration is brilliant, spot-on, and in every way one of the top romance audiobooks. Her performance is phenomenal. Mesmerizing. Perfection. It's been out of print and impossible to find for years - Get this audiobook now!

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Belen

United States

21/09/16

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"Brilliantly done"

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When I saw the unabridged audio book was available I was over the moon! Kate Forbes narrates this story splendidly. Emotion, tone, pacing, accents...everything was wonderfully done.

I first bought this book (an actual paper copy) in 1989. This is one I own both in paperback and e-copy that I re-read several times a year. God, I love this book. Will Parker and Eleanor Dinsmore both have an amazing amount of vulnerability and strength.

The story itself is brilliantly woven and, even after 25 years, and countless rereading, it's still in my top five.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Amazon Customer

United States

18/09/16

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"A beautiful story - wonderfully done."

The narrator doesn't miss a beat with this and the story is simple, straightforward and so well done. I had forgotten about how well i liked this movie - and so when i saw this on Audible I didn't hesitate to purchase it - I wasn't disappointed. This narrator is perfect for Will and Ellie and for me, though the end was a forgone conclusion, there was no boredom, I couldn't quit listening. Ms. Spencer writes in an almost lyrical fashion - it is just beautifully done from beginning to end - and I found myself tearing up a few times. Thank you Audible for adding this to the collection, the audio was long over due!!!!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Blee Medel

12/08/16

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"One of the Best Ever - a Brilliant! Listen"

Buy and Listen NOW!! Kate Forbes is absolutely stunning performing my all time favorite LaVyrle Spencer book. I've waited / begged for years for it to come to Audible after listening to the original cassette tapes. Thank You Audible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Connie

Aitkin, MN, US

30/11/16

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"Wonderful WW2 romance"

This is a well written and researched novel with amazing detail, description, believable characters and fast moving story. One of my favorites of Ms Spencer. The narrator was top notch. Time well spent for your entertainment value! Please do an unabridged audio of her book Vows and consider redoing Spencer's other titles in unabridged reading format please, please!!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

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